July 4 Fireworks and Parades in Hawaii

By Sufiya Ismail

Published: 2010.10.30 08:10 PM

Photo: Istock

Ala Moana Center Fireworks & Concerts

Live concerts begin at noon centerstage with performances by John Cruz and Sean Naauao. At 5pm, the music continues on the parking deck with concerts by Natural Vibrations and Anuhea, leading up to the grand finale fireworks spectacular at 8:30p.m. www.alamoanacenter.com/july4.htm.

Aloha Tower Marketplace

On July 3, from 3 to 10 p.m., the whole family can enjoy a day at Aloha Tower with food, face painting, games and prizes. Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m. Live rock music begins at 9 p.m.

Turtle Bay Resort 4th of July celebration

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Festivities and food booths will be held on the West Lawn. The Kaala Boys and Kapena will be playing live music from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. www.turtlebayresortblog.com

Independence day at Maunalua Bay

This party will have live non-stop entertainment from 1 to 9 p.m. including music by Jake Shimabukuro. There will also be food booths and fun games. The grand finale fireworks show starts at 8 p.m. www.independencedayatmaunaluabay.org

Kailua Fireworks 2010

Note: The community raised $50,000 this year to continue this Fourth of July fireworks tradition since 1948.

Watch the air show at 6:00 p.m. followed by fireworks at 8:00 p.m. for some serious celebration in the sky. www.kailuafireworks.com

Kailua Independence Day Parade 2010

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at Pearl Harbor

Enjoy the largest military pyrotechnic show on the island, featuring free concerts by Michelle Branch and an appearance by actor comedian Sinbad. Open to all military affiliated personnel. Starting from 2:00 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. with fireworks. www.greatlifehawaii.com.

4th of July Spectacular

At Sills Field on Schofield Barracks, enjoy games, music and celebration with a free fireworks show that is open to the public. There will also be a special live performance by Smash Mouth and a chance to win prizes. The day starts at 8 a.m. and ends with the fireworks show at 8:30p.m. www.mwrarmyhawaii.com.

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